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Visitors can view more than 30 rooms of the Teutopolis Monastery Museum on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
The hours are from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. We recommend you come early to see the many unique and interesting articles o n display. Admission for adults is $5.00 and $1.00 for children.
The Museum is located on the second floor in the former Franciscan Novitiate bu ilding which is located behind St. Francis Church in Teutopolis. A chair li ft is available for visitors who have difficulty with stairs.
Besides its collection of articles used by the Franciscan Friars, the Museum is al so known for Bibles and books in different languages, some from the 1700’s. The “pioneer wing” features items used by early Teutopolis pioneers, inclu ding farm tools, furniture, clocks, quilts, toys, various household and gro cery store items. These articles are on display in the former “cells” or be drooms of the Novices.
The tour also includes the Mausoleum and St. F rancis church with stained glass windows which depict highlights in the lif e of St. Francis of Assisi.
Volunteers are available along the tour t o explain displays and assist visitors.
Special group tours for adult s or school groups can be arranged on days other than the scheduled Sunday openings. Call (217) 857-6404 ext. 236, leave a message and the call will b e returned. Regular, scheduled museum opening dates are the first Sunday of the months April thru November.
For more information go to the paris h website: stfrancischurch.com or to the town’s website at www.Teutopolis.c om and click on “Tourism” or the pair of wooden shoes.